Pakistan's Karachi ranked among world's least liveable cities again

IANS | August 10, 2026 7:43 PM

Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) Karachi has remained Pakistan's economic engine for years but delayed projects, poor coordination and administrative failures have prevented it from becoming a city that matches its importance. Despite being so important, Karachi continues to be ranked among the least-liveable cities in the world, showcasing failures in infrastructure, public services, environment and security, a report has detailed.

Parliament passes Taxation Bill, Sitharaman says no fee on UPI transactions

IANS | August 10, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Parliament approved the Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill on Monday, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman making it clear that the legislation does not impose any tax or transaction charge on users making payments through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

FCRA Bill 2026 seeks balance between security and foreign funding

IANS | August 10, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Global funds play an important role in supporting India’s development across several areas, and the government has welcomed genuine international partnerships through a legal framework that allows such contributions to be received and utilised meaningfully.